Liverpool believe their financial might will prevent Mo Salah following Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho out of Anfield.

The title-chasing Reds announced annual record pre-tax profits of £125million during the week as reports surfaced in Italy that Juventus are ready to offer Argentine striker Paulo Dybala and £44m to take Salah to Serie A.

But Liverpool will resist any bids for their Egyptian talisman – and this time they can back up that resolve with the muscle that comes with making huge profits.

The Merseysiders felt compelled to cash in on Suarez in 2014 when Barcelona agreed to pay £65m.